Job summary
The Specialist Children & Adolescent Mental Health Service (S-CAMHS) has opened the door on a new career pathway, for dynamic practitioners, leading Wales into the future with the development of the Wellbeing HWB as a significant step in the expansion of S-CAMHS Crisis services as we move to providing alternatives to admission for Children and Young People.We have an exciting opportunity for a RNM, SW, or OT to undertake the role of Mental Health Practitioner.The emotional wellbeing HWB provides a safe place for Young People who are experiencing emotional distress where they can be supported to de-escalate before returning to their home environment.As a Mental health Practitioner you will have an integral role in delivery of this service to support YP in developing positive coping strategies and help individuals build resilience in order to remain safely in the community.This is a full-time post however part time will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The Crisis service provides a 24/7 service, 7 days a week covering days and nights.The role includes Mental Health assessments within A&E, following up on urgent referrals, developing initial care plans and undertaking risk assessments. Using the Mental Health Measure Wales and responsible for developing assessments, care and treatment planning (CTP), WARRN risk assessment and working with an MDT.
You will liaise with colleagues in adult service to facilitate admission for Children and YP to age-appropriate bed within Hywel Dda UHB Paediatric ward at GGH and the acute adult mental health admission ward. You will undertake follow up visits within a young persons home and community settings providing therapeutic in supportive visits to the YP on the CATT caseload.Although desirable, experience in S-CAMH services is not a requirement, and we would encourage interest from a range of candidates with relevant experience.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 29/01/2024.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 29/01/2024.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional qualification in one or more of the following): - Registered Mental Nurse, - Registered Nurse , - Registered Nurse for Learning Disabilities (Nursing & Midwifery Council Reg'd) - Degree or Diploma in Social Work (General Social Care Council or Health and Care Professions Council or Care Council for Wales Reg'd) - Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy (Health Professional Council Reg'd)
- Post graduate diploma level training in any other evidence-based psychological approaches (e.g. Brief Solution Focused Therapy , DBT, Mindfulness based approaches, EMDR etc.).
- Significant level of experience working within CAMHS / or related field
- Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group and mental health (I.e Children's Act, Child Protection Procedures
- Awareness of Safeguarding Principals
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines
Desirable
- Qualification Training in Child Development
- Training in any other evidence based psychological approaches DBT, CBT(E) EMDR etc
- Group work Certificate
- Supervision Certificate / Experience
Experience
Essential
- Advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise acquired through in-depth theory and practice with children, young people and families underpinned by specialist knowledge gained from post registration experience.
- Experience of working within a team within mental health and interagency working within the community.
- Ability to manage a case load and to provide supervision including clinical supervision where appropriate.
- Documentary evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of group work in SCAMHS/mental Health
- Experience of mental health assessment and implementation of a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions
- Experience of working with a variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with a broad range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
Desirable
- Experience of working within SCAMHS community as a CPN
- Training and ability to deliver other therapeutic approaches, DBT, EMDR, IPT,CBT
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional qualification in one or more of the following): - Registered Mental Nurse, - Registered Nurse , - Registered Nurse for Learning Disabilities (Nursing & Midwifery Council Reg'd) - Degree or Diploma in Social Work (General Social Care Council or Health and Care Professions Council or Care Council for Wales Reg'd) - Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy (Health Professional Council Reg'd)
- Post graduate diploma level training in any other evidence-based psychological approaches (e.g. Brief Solution Focused Therapy , DBT, Mindfulness based approaches, EMDR etc.).
- Significant level of experience working within CAMHS / or related field
- Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group and mental health (I.e Children's Act, Child Protection Procedures
- Awareness of Safeguarding Principals
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines
Desirable
- Qualification Training in Child Development
- Training in any other evidence based psychological approaches DBT, CBT(E) EMDR etc
- Group work Certificate
- Supervision Certificate / Experience
Experience
Essential
- Advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise acquired through in-depth theory and practice with children, young people and families underpinned by specialist knowledge gained from post registration experience.
- Experience of working within a team within mental health and interagency working within the community.
- Ability to manage a case load and to provide supervision including clinical supervision where appropriate.
- Documentary evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of group work in SCAMHS/mental Health
- Experience of mental health assessment and implementation of a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions
- Experience of working with a variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with a broad range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
Desirable
- Experience of working within SCAMHS community as a CPN
- Training and ability to deliver other therapeutic approaches, DBT, EMDR, IPT,CBT
Language Skills
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
